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The Astor Hotel KolkatavsThe Howrah Hotel
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Astor Hotel Kolkata ranks slightly better than The Howrah Hotel. The Astor Hotel Kolkata comes in at 73 with accolades from 2 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
The Astor Hotel Kolkata
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
15 Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700071, India
From $55/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The lounge draws a hip crowd every evening, and the garden is a great place to chill with a cold beer and tangri kebabs (chicken marinated in yogurt and spices)." Full review
"Artful evening floodlighting brings out the best of the Astor’s solid 1905 architecture, while inside, walls are lavished with B&W photos of old Kolkata."
Upper-middle-range
"The rooftop cafe/bar is also a popular haunt with a laid-back feel. The 34 rooms have a modern style that contrasts with the colonial look elsewhere in the hotel." Full review
The Howrah Hotel
Lonely Planet
1,Mukhram Kanoria Road,, Near Howrah Railway Station, Howrah, Kolkata 711101, India
From $0/night
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
"Though pretty run-down, this characterful 1890 mansion retains elements of original tile-work and Italian chequer-board marble flooring." Full review